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Spring 2026
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LAW701
A NAME, IMAGE AND LIKENESS (NIL) IN COLLEGE ATHLETICS
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Course Description
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This short course will examine current legal and regulatory issues impacting intercollegiate sports. The course will explore topics “in the headlines” including: (i) state and federal legislation concerning the commercialization of name, image, and likeness rights; (ii) antitrust litigation challenging NCAA rules that limit compensation to student-athletes; (iii) labor law developments concerning the “employee” status of student-athletes; (iv) player health and safety issues including football concussion litigation; and (v) NCAA enforcement matters and criminal proceedings relating to fraud and corruption. Students will be guided by Marc Weinroth (adjunct faculty, Counsel at Jones Day) and a number of guest speakers who will address the subject of the day through the prism of their own practical experience working on intercollegiate sports matters. Students will write three short reflection papers, and the course will culminate in a legal brief arguing issues at the core of recent NCAA-related litigation. Short Course Attendance Policy Due to the small number of meetings, attendance to all meetings/classes for short courses is mandatory.
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Course Schedule
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Offering Dates: 01-20-2026 - 01-24-2026
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01-20-2026 - 01-22-2026
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TR
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12:20 PM-1:20 PM
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F209
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01-21-2026 - 01-21-2026
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12:20 PM-3:00 PM
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F209
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01-23-2026 - 01-23-2026
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2:00 PM-6:00 PM
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F209
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01-24-2026 - 01-24-2026
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10:00 AM-1:50 PM
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F209
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Course Frequency
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Occasional course offering
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Course Information
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Credits:
1
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Pass/Fail Option:
No
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Prerequisite:
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Corequisite:
None
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Grading:
Graded
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Method of Evaluation:
three short reflection papers on course topics (45%); legal brief due one week after course completion (45%); participation (10%).
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Graduation Requirements Fulfilled By Course:
General
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Special Attributes:
LL.M. Course
Short Course
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Course Delivery:
Residential
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Special Restrictions:
Open to students enrolled in the LL.M. or J.D./LL.M. in Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law (“EASL”) who also have the prior permission of EASL’s Director of the Entertainment Track (Greg Levy). Please do NOT contact the Professor for permission.
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Law Track(s):
None
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Bar Subject(s):
None
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Concentration(s):
Business Compliance and Sustainability (Area of Focus)
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Business Compliance and Sustainability (Concentration)
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Course Book(s):
Textbook Required:
No
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Textbook Name: The Athlete's NIL Playbook: The Complete Guide to Owning and Profiting from Your Name, Image, and Likeness
Textbook Type: Paperback
Requirement: Optional
Author: Kristi Dosh
Publisher: Wiley
Edition: 1
ISBN: 978-1394354061
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First Class Assignment(s):
TBD/None
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Professor(s)
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Contact Information:
Email:
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